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Bristol to Manchester bus

Wed, Dec 04
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Cheap bus tickets from Bristol to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Dec 04

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
National Express
05:30PM5h40
Bristol, Marlborough Street
11:10PMManchester, Coach Station
$251One-way
1 transfer
2nd Cheapest
FlixBus
02:00PM3h30
Bristol, Marlborough Street
05:30PMManchester
$261One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
FlixBus
02:00PM3h50
Bristol, Marlborough Street
05:50PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$261One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:00PM5h10
Bristol, Marlborough Street
07:10PMManchester, Coach Station
$261One-way
1 transfer
National Express
04:45PM4h55
Bristol, Marlborough Street
09:40PMManchester, Coach Station
$261One-way
1 transfer

Bristol to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
National Express
NX106
05:35AM Bristol, Marlborough Street5h40 11:15AM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
Megabus06:03AM Bristol, Airport4h42 10:45AM Manchester, Airport1 transfer
Megabus06:03AM Bristol, Airport5h17 11:20AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
Megabus06:40AM Bristol4h40 11:20AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
Megabus06:40AM Bristol4h05 10:45AM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect
Megabus07:00AM Bristol4h20 11:20AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX100
07:00AM Bristol, Marlborough Street6h15 01:15PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
Megabus07:00AM Bristol3h45 10:45AM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect
Megabus08:04AM Bristol, Airport5h16 01:20PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1 transfer
Megabus08:04AM Bristol, Airport4h41 12:45PM Manchester, Airport1 transfer
Megabus08:40AM Bristol4h05 12:45PM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect
Megabus08:40AM Bristol4h40 01:20PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
Megabus09:00AM Bristol3h45 12:45PM Manchester, Airport0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX101
09:00AM Bristol, Marlborough Street5h20 02:20PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
Megabus09:00AM Bristol4h20 01:20PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX100
10:00AM Bristol, Marlborough Street5h00 03:00PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
National Express
NX102
11:00AM Bristol, Marlborough Street5h25 04:25PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
National Express
NX100
12:00PM Bristol, Marlborough Street5h40 05:40PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
FlixBus
FlixBus
02:00PM Bristol, Marlborough Street3h30 05:30PM Manchester0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX100
02:00PM Bristol, Marlborough Street5h10 07:10PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
FlixBus
FlixBus
02:00PM Bristol, Marlborough Street3h50 05:50PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 transfersDirect
National Express
NX102
02:30PM Bristol, Marlborough Street6h00 08:30PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
National Express
NX100
04:45PM Bristol, Marlborough Street4h55 09:40PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
National Express
NX100
05:30PM Bristol, Marlborough Street5h40 11:10PM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer
National Express
NX101
07:35PM Bristol, Marlborough Street5h40 01:15AM Manchester, Coach Station1 transfer

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Bus times from Bristol to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Dec 04

Fastest Journey

3 h 30 m

Average

4 h 52 m

Buses per day

25

Distance

227 km

Of the 25 buses that leave Bristol for Manchester every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
FlixBus
02:00PM3h30
Bristol, Marlborough Street
05:30PMManchester
$261One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Megabus
09:00AM3h45
Bristol
12:45PMManchester, Airport
$631One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Megabus
07:00AM3h45
Bristol
10:45AMManchester, Airport
$631One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:00PM3h50
Bristol, Marlborough Street
05:50PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$261One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
08:40AM4h05
Bristol
12:45PMManchester, Airport
$631One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bristol to Manchester

Buses from Bristol to Manchester run on average 32 times per day, taking around 4h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
140 miles (226 km)
Average bus duration
4h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
$8 (€7)
Buses per day
32
Direct buses
10
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
3h 20m
First bus
01:30
Last bus
23:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from Bristol to Manchester

Megabus, National Express and FlixBus buses will get you between Bristol and Manchester from $9 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Bristol - Manchester bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Bristol to Manchester bus information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 40 min
  • Cheapest Price: $18

FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Manchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Bristol to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Bristol to Manchester can start from as little as $8 (€7) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bristol to Manchester is $15 (€13); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Bristol to Manchester is 3 h 20 min   to travel the 140 mile (226 km) long trip, with around there are 32 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Bristol to Manchester leaves at 1: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Bristol to Manchester leaves at 11: 40 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Bristol to Manchester without having to change trains with Megabus or FlixBus. There are 10 direct buses from Bristol to Manchester each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Bristol to Manchester bus with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the trip from Bristol to Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Bristol, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus). When arriving in Manchester, you can end your trip in bus stations like Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Airport and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), which is located around 0.5 miles (798 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Manchester from Bristol is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Bristol to Manchester is April.
You have options as you can travel between Bristol and Manchester 2 different ways: bus or train.

Popular bus stations from Bristol to Manchester

Bristol
Manchester
The major bus station for departures in Bristol is Bristol, Bond Street North. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol, Bond Street North for your trip from Bristol to Manchester.
Bristol, Bond Street North
Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus)
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
The major bus station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street for your trip to Manchester from Bristol.
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135
  • Tram: Metrolink

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